Matthew 14:27

But straight away Jesus said to them, Take heart; it is I, have no fear.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

In Context

26And when they saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they gave cries of fear.

28And Peter, answering, said to him, Lord, if it is you, give me the order to come to you on the water.

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Cross References

Isaiah 41:10Have no fear, for I am with you; do not be looking about in trouble, for I am your God; I will give you strength, yes, I will be your helper; yes, my true right hand will be your support.

Isaiah 51:12I, even I, am your comforter: are you so poor in heart as to be in fear of man who will come to an end, and of the son of man who will be like grass?

Matthew 17:7And Jesus came and put his hand on them and said, Get up and have no fear.

Luke 1:13But the angel said, Have no fear, Zacharias, for your prayer has come to the ears of God, and your wife Elisabeth will have a son, and his name will be John.

Luke 2:10And the angel said, Have no fear; for truly, I give you good news of great joy which will be for all the people:

John 6:20But he said to them, It is I, have no fear.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 14:23-34

Jesus Walks to His Disciples on the Sea. 22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. 24 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. 25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. 26 And when the… Read the whole commentary →

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